Director of Practical Nursing Education

We offer an extensive benefits package to our full-time employees after 30 days of employment, a matched 401(k) after 60 days, and Paid Time Off after 90 days.

Job Summary

The Director of Practical Nursing Education is responsible for all aspects of management and administration of their assigned program related to teaching, advising students, program development and effectiveness, clinical site management student progression, review and analysis of program data and outcomes, scheduling (student and faculty), student learning outcomes, and retention in accordance with company policies and procedures. In support of the company mission, the Director of Practical Nursing Education works with the faculty and support staff to promote continuous improvement in the quality of instruction through ongoing development, coaching, and training. The Director of Practical Nursing Education safeguards and upholds the highest standards of compliance with accrediting bodies, state regulators, institutional policies, procedures, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a conducive learning environment for students and faculty
• Identify, hire and train qualified faculty
• Monitor and promote the integration of the Ancora Learning Philosophy and Core Classroom Principles in daily instruction and student interaction
• Partner with the Director of Education to lead the faculty development efforts of the department, including orientation, ongoing training, and professional development
• Provide timely faculty mentoring, observations, coaching, and feedback
• Maintain course schedules and assign faculty workloads per company and regulatory policies
• Work in conjunction with the Executive Director and Director of Education to ensure appropriate levels of equipment, training aides, and materials that support the program curriculum and learning objectives
• Ensure ongoing compliance of the program, maintaining national and programmatic accreditation standards
• Identify, coordinate, and maintain working relationships with outside entities that provide clinical experiences
• Advise students on academic performance and program progression
• Evaluate program-specific outcomes and implement improvement strategies as needed
• Maintain curriculum per company, state, and accreditor standards
• Other duties as assigned
• Preparation and administration of the nursing program budget
• Implementation of faculty development and faculty performance review
• Recommendation of qualified faculty for appointment, promotion, and retention
• Notification of the State Board of Nursing of faculty appointments
• Preparation of all required State Board of Nursing reports
• Maintain documents, minutes, reports, and records as required by the State Board of Nursing

Experience Required

• Certification or higher degree in the corresponding program from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as required by specific program standards.
• Must be a registered nurse, in the state in which the campus is located (Oklahoma), with an unencumbered registered nurse license
• Have a baccalaureate degree in nursing and evidence of continued progress toward a graduate degree in nursing with completion of a minimum of six (6) semester credit hours annually.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time equivalent practice as a registered nurse in a clinical setting
• At least one academic year, of full-time experience as a teacher in a nursing education program.

PREFERRED:

• A higher level degree than the minimum programmatic requirement in the corresponding program from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• 1-3 years of management experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Meets all state and accreditor requirements to qualify as an instructor for the corresponding program
• Understanding of adult learning principles evidenced by shown ability to teach/train adult learners
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers
• Ability to drive/travel to various clinical and job sites
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability in administration within an education program

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. This job posting does not qualify to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for those who do not meet the work authorization requirements for employment in the U.S.

Ancora Education is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.